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An Image of a book, Orbital, written by Samantha Harvey, on a plinth next to the Booker Prize trophy

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

BSU alumna and lecturer Samantha Harvey crowned winner of the Booker Prize 2024

From BSU to Booker: Lecturer Samantha Harvey's journey to literary stardom

A hand placing a number of wooden building blocks, one of them showing a target and one showing the word 'skills'

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

BSU Short Courses offer new opportunities in the New Year

An insight into the short courses offered at BSU

Jonathan Bryan looks at his E-Tran board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Author, motivational speaker, and founder of Teach Us Too, Jonathan Bryan, joins BSU

Until he was nine, Jonathan was unable to write. This year, he joined BSU's BA in Creative Writing

artwork inspired by the remembrance poppy displayed on a wooden wall

Monday, November 11, 2024

BSU falls silent for Remembrance Day

The Bath Spa University community came together in an act of remembrance.

A group shot of smiling attendees at the BAC party

Friday, November 8, 2024

Bath Spa University signs new partnership with Bath Arts Collective

BSU has joined with BAC in partnership, working to create a vibrant arts scene in Bath and beyond

A split screen image with a chemical plant on the right and a cemetery on the left

Thursday, November 7, 2024

BSU professor’s film collaboration wins an international film festival award

Professor Lucy English has contributed her poem to an award-winning film project, Cancer Alley

Man sitting on a chair under a spotlight

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

BSU alum creates portrait exhibition for local charity

Developing Health and Independence charity celebrates 25th anniversary with portrait exhibition

Monday, November 4, 2024

Free digital course helps decrease skills gaps with cutting-edge training

Click Start by Bath Spa University has equipped 275 young adults with digital skills.

person's hands supporting a hedgehog on newspaper.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Newton Park’s spiky new inhabitants

BSU is proud to be offering two new hedgehogs a safe haven at Newton Park campus

Friday, November 1, 2024

BSU lecturer sees her book go from page to screen in new TV series

BSU graduate and lecturer CJ Skuse's book, Sweetpea, has been adapted into a series on Sky Atlantic

Two women in smart clothing stand together smiling.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Professor Rebecca Schaaf announced as interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Schaaf will take up the role of interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BSU in January 2025.

A view of the front of the Commons building, with the brightly coloured Adobe Creative Campus mural on the front

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Students unlock creative potential thanks to Adobe partnership

Students share their advice on how to make the most of the Adobe Creative Suite

Photo of a lake with trees in the background

Monday, October 28, 2024

Behind the scenes: Keeping BSU’s green space looking beautiful

Grounds Manager Penny Snowden talks about autumnal jobs around campus

Black and white illustration of the BRLSI museum circa 1865 with various exhibits on display

Friday, October 25, 2024

Augmented reality app created by BSU students allows visitors to step into the past

A team from BSU has created a mobile app allowing users to explore the original BRLSI building

Commons building in the sunshine

Friday, October 25, 2024

BSU awarded over £300,000 for knowledge exchange

Bath Spa University has been awarded just over £300,000 from the Higher Education Innovation Fund